Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer in Saskatoon

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. We care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team.

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professionals in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning.

This role is hybrid (2 days a week at the office) and can be based anywhere in Canada.

Primary responsibilities:

• Lead a project design team, including junior and intermediate staff.
• Design overhead lines and associated facilities for voltages from 60kV to 735kV in an electric utility environment, including transmission towers, foundations and hardware and fittings PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Tower.
• Prepare project documentation like reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, and test plans per CIMA+’s practices.
• Lead and execute design work packages with scope, duration, and effort estimates, and manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost for existing and new facilities.
• Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record per provincial regulations and CIMA+’s practices.
• Offer technical assistance, construction support, and field reviews as required.
• Develop design criteria considering multi-disciplinary inputs from the project team.
• Lead the structural design, analysis, and detailing for structures, foundations and hardware assemblies.
• Review manufacturer shop drawings.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Review designs prepared by others, following established practices.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement safe engineering solutions for high-complexity projects and operations, ensuring they meet major scope requirements for major utilities in Canada.
• Conduct independent studies and analyses, contribute to the development of technical standards, recommend safe designs, and provide mentorship to enhance the future capabilities of CIMA+’s engineering team.
• Develop and administer procedures, methods, and controls for planning, scheduling, cost control, and technical conformance, ensuring a consistent and robust Engineering Standards process.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, review project schedules, resources, and budgets, and monitor expenditures to ensure project completion is safe, high-quality, on time, and within budget.
• Plan, organize, and direct complex engineering and geoscience activities, making critical technical decisions and recommendations to ensure successful project implementation and resource management at CIMA+.

Profile:

• University Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience or over 10 years as a fully certified engineer.
• Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in Canada, or eligible for registration in Canada.
• Proficient with the PLS-CADD suite design/analysis software and CAD systems, along with familiarity of drawing standards.
• Effective communication abilities in English, including analytical skills, interpersonal communication, and presentations. French is an asset.
• Construction/Field work experience is required.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

Why choose CIMA+?

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.